Vitaly in Costa Mesa feels like stepping into a little corner of Italy I loved how authentic the interiors and decor felt -- cozy, warm, and thoughtfully designed without feeling overly done. The atmosphere is just as good as the food, with handmade Italian dishes, fresh pasta, pastries, espresso, and gelato. It genuinely feels like a place you could find while wandering around Italy. read more

Food was a bit underwhelming. We ordered a vegan soup (not pictured), gluten-free flatbread (not pictured), gluten-free bolognese, and a gluten-free vegan pizza. The soup was flat and needed something to brighten it up, the bolognese was extremely greasy, and the pizza was nothing to write home about as it was somewhat bland. The staff were very personable and friendly but the service was inconsistent and slow (our server forgot about our flatbreads, so we had to chase down another server to get them for us). FYI parking in the plaza is a nightmare, so get there early if you have dinner plans! read more

Vitaly Caffé - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We were visiting a nearby restaurant but stopped here as the other one had crazy wait. This turned out to be a nice little surprise. They are a bit disoriented with their management though. We struggled to find a table and service was highly lacking - it was chaotic to be precise. This place has a cute ambience and it can do better with efficient management. However, once we got the table and were able to place our order, everything fell in place. The food was tasty , a lot better than I expected. The pinsas that we got were both very good. The Gnocchi pasta was also to the point. They have nice dessert options as well , we got the gelato sampler(nice and cute) and the Tiramisu (OK). Overall - A Good Experience ! read more

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There was so much to love about this location. The food is top-notch, especially for gluten free people like me. Everything, including the pasta, is made on-site. The portions were very large and intensely delicious. The service was very pleasant, maybe a little on the busy side, but the guy that helped us was super-nice. As for the detractors, the price was pretty steep. $120 for lunch isn't usually my price point. However, it was an amazing meal and we hope to get some for our more lavish events. The only other negative side is that the parking was a nightmare. I would have only taken off a half-point for these things because the food almost entirely made up for it. The price is high for the care and attention paid to each dish. The parking isn't really their fault, but it does suck a lot. I look forward to dining with them again. read more

An Amazing restaurant with great Italian cuisine from Bologna Italy brings you fresh breakfast lunch and delicious meals with delicious Italian inspired dishes straight from the motherland. A nice cappuccino made with fresh ingredients and chaga mushroom powder for extra immune system boosting support. Nice space to relax and enjoy your breakfast and start your day fresh hot and delicious with lots of wonderful aromatic dishes and hot coffee here. Good service today and fast delivery with a clean restaurant and restroom and plenty of available space for parking on Wednesday. Come to the Camp at Costa Mesa. Finally found a great place for a good breakfast and coffee. Enjoy the day and beautiful weather here. read more

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A friend and I decided to try out Vitaly Caffe since she was craving Italian food as we were walking around The Camp. You order at the register, take a seat, and staff brings your food to your table. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. However, the tables outside were a bit dirty and did not have utensils or napkins. We wanted to sit outside though, so we easily dusted off the table before sitting. I got the pinsa rustica, a pizza with pieces of potatoes and herbs, and my friend ordered the ravioli with tomato and basil. My pizza was ok, but a bit dry. My friend enjoyed her pasta and finished the whole thing. I don't think I'd come back. The food was ok and service was meh, but there are probably better restaurants on-site. read more

Vitaly Caffé - Pinsa rustica - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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It's an extremely hot day today, so I know everyone's AC may not be working well, but we came to eat here today and it was hot inside. I was sweating while I was eating which was obviously not pleasant. I'm not sure if it was due to the heat, but the restaurant also smelled a bit like mildew or rags. I got bolognese and ravioli and it was actually pretty good, no complaints. The pizza was ok, but not comparable to some of my favorite spots like INI. The cannoli was not good at all, but the gelato was great. Overall, for the price I'd say it was just ok. read more

I visited this cafe with several members of my family for breakfast. The location is charming, in The Camp. Cute shops, winding paths, artwork, and lush plantings. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Italian cuisine is their specialty. Indoor and outdoor patio seating available. On this weekday morning, they seemed to have inadequate staff. Wait times for ordering and receiving food were slow. (One cook and two servers). They seem to have a hybrid of counter service and waiter table service. Our general impression was that pricing tended to be high. The food is good quality. Presentation is nice. I did not feel my dish was as great as it should/ could have been So...nice ambience, but I won't rush back. read more

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I can't believe I haven't written one review on Vitaly! Shame on me. Vitaly has been here for over 17 years, at least! I know I was coming here during my college days and Vitaly is one of the few businesses at the Camp that has been there since the Camp opened! IYKYK!!! I love this family owned restaurant cafe. Vibe is good and chill. Love their gelato and coffee and food is high quality and so delicious. I hope they stay here forever because they are one of the personality and backbone of The Camp! Service has always been awesome all the times I've been here and I love their outdoor seatings... so European. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Vitaly Caffé is located in Costa Mesa's The Camp. It's surprisingly large inside. One part sells coffee and pastries, another serves gelato, and it's a full blown restaurant if you'd liked to dine in. I ordered the $3.80 larger iced drip coffee - it was nicely sized for the price and came out quickly. The service here is friendly and fast. The outdoor, covered seating is cozy and feels very romantic. The inside has a homey atmosphere to it. Parking can be difficult due to the small parking lot. I'd love to come back to try some of their dishes and gelato! read more

Vitaly Caffé - Gelato section - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

What could improve: Greet us and bring water within 5 minutes. Table settings without having to ask. Offer appetizers that are not salad. Bring bread that is not stale and toasted, and then charge $4.00. Refill soda and tea (or bring water). Ensure the pasta is cooked properly. Offer dessert. Deliver bill before I had to get up and ask for it. It was 6pm. The restaurant was empty. It is the l equivalent of an antique mall named The Barn. with a variety of local vendors. The Camp is a strip mall with a variety of small independent shops and restaurants designed as a maze (Camp) and disguised as a quaint local hangout. Parking was sparse. The vibe was a secret neighborhood destination for meet ups and takeout. The website was deceiving. Reservations were not needed. Not recommended for a pre-theater dinner. read more

Love this place! Sweet staff and good food and coffee. I brought my one year old daughter today and she loved it too! There's lots of indoor and outdoor seating and is so aesthetic and pretty read more

Vitaly Caffé - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I have visited this vitaly location many times and always love the atmosphere. It's cozy and it's located in the camp so there's a lot of plants and you can smell the aromatics from the restaurant. Theres a small bakery and a sit down restaurant outside where you can order pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and Italian drinks like espresso, lattes, and wine. We got two pastas the lasagna made with a green pasta and the tagliolone which was superb and unique. It has a tomato base, squid ink pasta, some seafood, and it was something I have never tried before. Something was off about the lattes both the pumpkin spice and the chai- had a very bitter taste or maybe the issue was the milk. Overall, I had a great Italian lunch and I will come back to try one of their sandwhiches and gelato. read more

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my honey made us valentine's day reservations at this gem of a restaurant. true hole in the wall in a plaza/center with multiple other local restaurants. we ordered the ravioli with the sausage & mushroom sauce minus the sausage (vegetarian) & the fettuccini with truffle mushroom. we both adored our dishes & how light & flavorful they were. i'm so happy with everything we ordered. it was quaint, personable, & the dishes were made with love. the gelato was also sensational! i ordered the tiramisu. the only downside of this restaurant is the parking situation. can't do much about that. shrug. read more

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Ordered eggs americana. I think the only thing missing for the toast is butter. Cassone nettuno, My partner said he regret buying it coz it looks like sad. He said next time he will selevt different one in the menu. read more

Vitaly Caffé - Cassone Nettuno - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The service is excellent. The staff is efficient and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed and gives one the feeling of dining on the patio of an Italian villa! The food is superb! And they have a variety of gluten free breads and pastas. The lavender gelato is amazing!!!I will eat here regularly !!! read more

Charming outdoor seating and space at The Camp. Unfortunately, the food fell short. I ordered the Contadina Piadina. The Piadina bread was really disappointing. It was not like a true Piadina bread. Piadina's Piadina is much better. The chicken was breast instead sliced and it was very dry. Overall the sandwich was quite bland. Service was a little slow. It took awhile to get one sandwich and one iced tea. Maybe their other menu items are worth exploring but based on their piadinas I would not recommend. read more

If you are in a mood to catch up with a friend over coffee and some nicely made snacks, this is the place to be. Great Italian style caffe in The Camp. Nice evening ambience too with smaller areas in which to converse. Open fire pit adds really cosy feel heading into winter. You'll love it! The menu is pretty big considering the small space. You can have dinner, ice cream, Italian cookies and coffee, tea and other Italian style drinks. Service is decent. Their coffee is delicious specially cappuccino and latte. Ice cream just ok for my taste. Prices are reasonable. Not cheap but not expensive. Parking is a challenge if you go on weekend evening! read more

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Food, service, and vibe were all amazing. The smoothie bowl was so fresh and the perfect topping to base ratio. I didn't think I'd like the pizza topping combo but it actually slayed and the crust was so yummy. Only knock is how tiny the biscotti was because it was so delicious I wanted more. Can't wait to come back and try more!! read more

Vitaly Caffé - Rubus Bowl Breakfast shrimp and pineapple pizza - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I LOVE frequenting this cute little cafe located right at The Camp for some wonderful bites, tasty gelato, and delicious coffee. I really love their pizza as it had great flavor and texture! They've got the best ambiance and a cool small patio area to sit at with a fire pit which my friends and I particularly love. The staff are the best being super friendly and always so nice. I'd highly recommend making a stop here while at The Camp in Costa Mesa! read more

Vitaly Caffé - A great evening for a latte! - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Such a great little place for dinner! We ordered the spinach gnocchi pasta with arrabbiata sauce & fettuccini with pesto sauce & so so good - Homemade pasta with such great flavor - you can pick your pasta and your sauce! A cute little gem of a restaurant. Two nice yummy glasses of Sauvignon blanc on a hot summer evening. But wait there is more...finish dinner and walk over to get ...wait for it ..,.gelato ! Oh the chocolate gelato was heavenly as was the hazelnut! Make sure you make reservations & give yourself time to park. But definitely a must! read more

I haven't been to Vitaly Caffe in a while. It was nice to be back! I made a reservation for a Sunday and wasn't sure if it would be busy (it wasn't because it was a gloomy day). I love to sea that they had a reserved table set up for us right near the fire. It was thoughtful, since it was chilly out. My favorite thing about Vitaly is their delicious coffee drinks, gelato, and pastries! It's a great location with great food. My only negative today was the meal I ordered. I got an egg dish and they were really watery and didn't taste very good - had an odd flavor. I'd also love to see some French toast or more sweet brunch items. But, I usually get a salad or flat bread and those have never disappointed!! read more

Vitaly Caffé - Chai Latte - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Friendly workers, we dined in wish we didn't, the food was super expensive, the flatbread pizza was good! My kids ate 2 of those pan square margarita pizza's. So I'm not complaining about the flatbread because it was super light and the kids finished it. The lagnasa bolognese was different to order, I would not get it again. I just don't think the quality of it was worth the price, but first time for everything to try! Parking can be hard, since it's various restaurants throughout the whole plaza. I parked across the street next to Pepboys area to since I struggled in the main plaza lot. The decoration inside was amazing felt like some parts of Italy. Behind the counter area is another back area that has the Gelatos too. It was good, some flavors were overly sweet but its gelato. read more

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One of our favorite restaurants. Owners and servers are so kind and helpful, and the food is always 5 stars. My parents are regulars here and they always make us feel very special. You can choose from the indoor dining room or outdoor patio. There's a nice fireplace on the patio which is nice for a larger group. Some of our favorite dishes are the Vitaly Pizza, Vitaly Salad, Spaghetti Vesuvio, Lasagna Bolognese and Gnocchi. Actually everything is delicious! You can't go wrong with any dishes. We go to Italy quite often, and their food is just as delicious as we enjoy there. Save room for the gelato! read more

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If you want a stressless parking experience, I suggest a weekday jaunt at lunch time to the famous Camp in Costa Mesa. If you've been here before, you know what I mean. Anyway nestled in the cozy camp is Vitaly an Italian eatery. We had a plain white flatbread pizza thing for our appetizer. It's like a cheese pita with very strong rosemary flavor. One of my fave herbs. Delicately baked and perfectly delish as is but you may want to add some more EVO, balsamic and some fresh grated parmigiana. I had the sausage and mushroom cream sauce with spaghetti that was textured like ramen noodles. Probably a home made recipe. Delicious. My friend had the ravioli which they accommodated an adjustment to make the sauce creamy instead of plain tomato. It looked delicious. For dessert, who can resist Tiramisu in a cup. Too sweet for me unfortunately but you sweet-toothed folks will enjoy it. Such a cute venue. And the servers were very friendly and welcoming. Worth a try! read more

Such a cute place in the camp. I came here on a rainy day & it was perfect. I got a decaf peppermint latte which was ok. Price is normal for Orange County. The inside is very well decorated and cozy. Loved the ambiance. Service was fast & friendly. Would like to try the food next time. read more

I loved the Burrata Mediterranea salad. The burrata was so fresh and creamy and compliments well with the prosciutto. The Diavola pizza was also good but a little salty. I can't stop thinking about the salad. read more

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Looking for the best gluten free pasta in town? This is the spot. Omfg. I have died and been reborn. Get the mushroom/sausage/cream pasta gluten free. I haven't felt this alive in ages. read more

Vitaly Caffé - Fettuccine with Sausage and Mushrooms Gluten Free + Chicken - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Vitaly Caffé is a low key gem, especially if you care about good gelato. The gelato is creamy, rich, and legit. The pistachio and tiramisu are the standouts and taste straight out of Italy. You can tell they actually care about quality here. The staff is super friendly and makes the stop even better. Being in The Camp is a bonus. The area has a chill vibe with good food and shops nearby, so it is easy to hang out after. This is a spot you will want to come back to. read more

So was in town for work and came here for dinner. We had an amazing experience. We shared the Mediterranean Burrata salad (Arugula, Burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, Cherry tomatoes - Come with a slice of Bread) which was amazing! We also ordered the Chalet (San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Garlic Evo, Shaved Parmigiano, Parsley) and the Vitaly (San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Prosciutto di Parma, Mozzarella, Burrata Stracciatella, Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze') both pizzas were great but I think the Chalet was the favorite. Last but not least we ordered gelato- I had the one that was like a Twix and it was amazing. Service was great as the staff come and check on you but not too much where it's overwhelming. The ambiance is nice very cute- great for date night or night out with the girls. Will come back when in the area. . read more

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Lorenzo took great care of our table. He was friendly, knew the menu really well, and was very attentive (checking in on us periodically, but not the point where we felt uncomfortable). *Side note for his manager/ owner: as a business owner, It's hard to find a server that truly cares for their guests, as well as their workplace. * We came straight from the airport and enjoyed a nice time and breakfast on the patio. The party of 3 had avo toasts, salads, and mimosas. The place is really cute. They have tables inside with AC or outside if you want to enjoy some fresh air and people watching. Bring your book, a laptop, come on a date, or simply enjoy a good time with friends, Vitaly's got it all! Next time we come we have to make room for their gelato. Grazie! read more

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Still my favorite Italian restaurant in Orange County. I love their gelato flights. their cannolis and all their pastries but their food is also really good especially their San Daniele pasta. I've tried to replicate that recipe at home so many times, but I just can't get it right. I've had their pizzas, their salad and their soups as well. All very good. The ambience is very charming and it's surrounded by a bunch of little shops with ample indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Haven't been here in a while. My bad. A lovely ravioli with sage butter and Parmesan. A cup of stracciatella. Need to try the pinsa. This is a simple Italian restaurant similar to a million places in Italy. Fresh, well prepared. read more

Wow! This place is the best! My daughter told me to write this: So amazing, love everyone, party hard. But their soups are made fresh daily and they are so good! Their pizzas are awesome and the service is excellent. Definitely coming here again. read more

taste: got a small tiramisu, not bad but it was more sweet cream than anything else. price: $6 for the tiramisu, drinks were kinda overpriced in my opinion. experience: not gonna lie...the cashier was pretty rude. it was almost like he was mad at us for buying something. besides this, there's a bathroom and the interior is woodsy/cute. read more

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This place was so cute inside but so expensive. Upon entering, the server at the register was friendly and asked if we wanted to dine in or order at the register (not sure if that meant ordering the food then having it brought to the table or getting it to go?). It was kind of unclear because she seemed busy. Anyways we seated ourselves and it took a while to be attended to. I was beginning to wonder if we were forgotten about. We also didn't have menus so we had to grab them from the empty table next to us. Just a very confusing vibe when first entering. I got the fettuccini noodles with the porcini soft mushrooms, parmigiano, and olive oil with truffle. It was good at first bite but I got tired of it. It might have been too strong of a flavor that I wasn't a huge fan of. It was also very very oily. I got a stomachache later. But the fettuccini noodles were good, pretty thin but soft. I also sampled the salted caramel gelato which was good too but I wouldn't get a whole scoop because it was a bit too sweet. Overall, this place was alright. I probably wouldn't come back just because it was so expensive and I wasn't a fan of what I got. The whole service situation was confusing when first coming in too. VERY trendy place with a cute interior but a very mediocre dining experience. read more

Vitaly Caffé - Fettuccine with mushroom, parmigiano, and olive oil with truffle - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food was fabulous and the service was good. They forgot my friend's salad before the entree unfortunately.

I'm so glad to have found this cute Italian restaurant! Everything was so fresh and the closest you can find to what you'd get in Italy! Coffee was EXCELLENT. We also got some pasta and sandwiches! All were so good and it tasted so fresh (the pasta noodles were amazing!) and we really felt like we were eating in Italy. Love the outdoor seating where you can just sit anywhere in the area, nicely shaded and a relaxing atmosphere~ read more

I absolutely LOVE Vitaly!! Such an amazing family owned restaurant. Truly a hidden gem in Costa Mesa located at The Camp. There's indoor/outdoor seating with a cute patio that makes for romantic dinner experiences. The service is always friendly and accommodating. They have coffee, pastries and cookies. Start with the crescentine basket!! The pasta is my favorite, the bolognese fettuccini...just wow delicious 11/10. I always order it, the pasta is handmade with quality ingredients. I scrape the plate. Lasagna is also impeccable! For dessert, order some fresh gelato!! read more

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This place is full of life, energy, laughter... the kind of place where you immediately feel good, relaxed, and completely yourself. As an Italian, I can say this is the only place where you truly breathe real, authentic Italianità. It genuinely feels like being back in Italy on vacation, like a summer day in Rimini or in a lively Italian seaside town. The food is simply outstanding. The gelato and coffee are incredible, the filet mignon is the best I have ever tried, and the piadina and pinsa... absolutely exceptional. Every bite tastes like Italy, the real one. And then there are the people behind it, who make everything even more special with their warmth and passion. It's the kind of place you keep coming back to, not just for the food, but for how it makes you feel. Always my favorite read more